Liverpool 's season crashed around them as they suffered a shock and humiliating FA Cup defeat at the hands of lowly Wolves.

Incredibly, almost unbelievably, they lost for a third time here within a week at Anfield, as they surrendered meekly to a Championship side who are by no means yet safe from relegation.

They have been defeats that are not just damaging, but ones which could effectively end their season – in terms of trophies. This woeful performance means they have crashed out of two cups AND slipped too far behind in the title race to win the league; all in the space of seven days.

Even worse, was the lack of spirit shown from a Reds side which saw nine changes from the team which had crashed out of the EFL Cup at the final hurdle in midweek, as they went behind to a Richard Stearman goal after just 53 seconds.

There was a suspicion of offside about that, but only bad defending contributed to a second after 41 minutes which sealed Liverpool's fate and boss Jurgen Klopp's worst ever week at Anfield.

Divock Origi salvaged hope by prodding home from close range, but it was not enough.

1. Liverpool show lack of belief

No matter how they rallied in the second half, to lose two goals like they did after losing here to Swansea and Southampton showed there is currently an alarming lack of belief within the squad.

It is something the manager will have to think long and hard about going forward.

Stearman dives to head in the opener (Image: Action Images via Reuters)

Lee Evans battles Oviemuno Ejaria for the ball (Image: REUTERS)

2. Same old mistakes from Reds

They seem incapable of learning from their mistakes.

Yes, the first goal was offside and yes the free kick was taken 10 yards too far forward, but the fact is, you defend what you see, and Liverpool saw danger form the set piece they simply didn't defend well enough.

How many times will they make the same mistake?

Wolves head back for kick-off after going 2-0 up (Image: Reuters / Phil Noble)